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Image Source: pexels.comTooth extraction is simply explained as the removal of a tooth. Usually, a broken or damaged tooth can be treated with a filling, crown or another dental treatment. Sometimes though, you may have a severely damaged tooth or extensive decay that may require a tooth extraction. There are several reasons that may call for a tooth removal procedure.

Crowding or extra teeth that prevent other teeth from coming in.

Sometimes when baby teeth don’t fall, they may need to be extracted to allow permanent teeth to set it.

If you need braces, your dentist may recommend teeth extraction to create space for other teeth to move in.

Extreme decay or cavity that leads to cracks or infection, which cannot be otherwise treated.

Wisdom tooth may need extraction if they cause crowding or erupt partially.

People receiving radiations or those under cancer drugs may also need a tooth extraction.

Tooth Removal Procedure:A dentist may recommend tooth extraction on various occasions as mentioned above. A tooth extraction procedure requires going through various steps before the dentist actually removes your teeth. X-RayAn X-ray of your teeth or the specific infected area is done before proceeding for extraction. The X-ray allows your dentist to look beyond the surface, giving an idea about the relation of the teeth to nerves connected with other organs, any infections or tumors and any other factors critical to the extraction process. Apart from this, you must provide your full medical history to the dentist. Based on the X-ray and the details provided by you, the dentist will be able to plan the best way to remove your teeth.

Types of Tooth Extractions

Simple Extraction: This is a common procedure usually performed by general dentists. It can be done by injecting local anaesthesia, after which the dentist loosens the teeth and extracts it. You may or may not be given drugs or pain relievers after the treatment.

Surgical Extraction: This is a more complex procedure performed either by an oral surgeon or general dentists. You receive local anaesthesia and may also require anaesthesia to be injected into the vein (intravenous). This procedure is performed if a tooth may have broken at the gum line or has not come into the mouth yet. The surgeon makes a small incision into your gum and then performs extraction. You may receive steroids or other medication to reduce swelling and avoid pain.

You may feel pressure but no pain during the tooth extraction process. Your dentist will give you instructions on what you need to do and follow ups if required, after a tooth removal procedure. You may feel discomfort after a tooth removal procedure. To ease it, you must eat soft and cool foods and place ice packs to reduce swelling. A dental emergency like tooth extraction may emerge unexpectedly. In such cases it is best not to wait and consult a professional dental service to avoid severe dental problems.

We are here to help you, any time, any day. When your dental health is at risk, we will do everything we can to make sure that you're treated as soon as possible. While dental emergencies are rare, they can happen, and it's important to know how to take care of your teeth no matter what. ​Dental emergencies can be quite frightening and often painful. Without prompt treatment, the pain caused by dental emergencies almost always gets worse and dental issues can become seriously affect overall health and well-being. Prompt treatment is almost always required to relieve pain, to ensure the teeth have the best possible chance of survival, and to avoid further dental and medical complications.

What is a dental emergency?Dental emergencies can have many causes, including accidents, sports-related injuries, tooth decay and infection. You may have a dental emergency if you have any of the following:

a traumatic injury to your mouth, jaw or teeth

severe pain that you cannot control with over-the-counter pain medication